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C-2 Greyhound vs C-27J Spartan

C-2 Greyhound vs C-27J Spartan at a glance — top speed 635 vs 602 km/h, range 2,400 vs 1,759 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 32,500 kg, built 56 vs 117 units.

Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 GreyhoundFull specs
Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J SpartanFull specs
Specifications
C-2 Greyhound C-27J Spartan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Leonardo
First flight 18 November 1964 24 September 1999
Year introduced 1966 2006
Number produced 56 units 117 units
Average unit price $39 million $31.7 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 28.7 m
Height 4.9 m 9.6 m
Length 17.1 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 635 km/h 602 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,759 km
Service ceiling 10,211 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 32,500 kg
Empty weight 15,307 kg 17,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,430 kW 2 x 3,458 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or C-27J Spartan?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the C-27J Spartan's 602 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or C-27J Spartan?
The C-2 Greyhound has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or C-27J Spartan?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the C-27J Spartan's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-2 Greyhound or C-27J Spartan?
The C-2 Greyhound is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the C-27J Spartan at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or C-27J Spartan?
The C-2 Greyhound entered service first in 1966, 40 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan has been produced in greater numbers with 117 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.